Who owns the shoe brand DC?
Who owns the shoe brand DC?
Type | Subsidiary |
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Key people | Ken Block, Damon Way, Danny Way, Colin McKay, Rob Dyrdek |
Products | Footwear, apparel, snowboards |
Parent | Boardriders, Inc. |
Website | www.dcshoes.com |
Who used to own DC Shoes? DC Shoes was started by Damon Way and Ken Block after the two met during a community college class and launched a series of startups. The two friends started Eightball clothing, Blunt Magazine, Type A Snowboards, and Droors clothing over the subsequent years. Droors Clothing then became DC Shoes in 1993.
Why did DC Shoes drop Dyrdek? The end of a 20-year relationship.
Professional skateboarder and reality TV star Rob Dyrdek has reportedly been dropped from DC Shoes’ roster after over 20 years with the brand. The move comes after DC’s parent company, Quiksilver, filed for bankruptcy in late 2015 and amid corporate restructuring at both levels.
Who is the CEO of DC Shoes? Damon Way (born September 23, 1971) is an American designer, brand marketer, and entrepreneur. He co-founded DC Shoes in 1994. In 2008 he became a partner at Incase Designs, and transitioned to Chief Brand Officer.